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The Lower ! Garib, or Orange River, flows through the historical Namaqualand and since 1990 has formed the international border between Namibia and South Africa. The contributors to this volume focus on this hardly discussed stretch of the Orange River to understand the region's social history, geography, and economy. This book brings together scholars from Namibia, South Africa, and overseas, as well as the knowledge and analysis from people living in the region. In concise chapters and short portraits, they discuss the region's past and present from a variety of perspectives.

The book explores the complex interplay between nature conservation initiatives and militarization in Southern Africa, particularly focusing on the Caprivi Strip during South African rule. It reveals how forestry, fisheries, and wildlife conservation were intertwined with the region's international conflicts from the late 1960s to Namibia's independence in 1990. By examining these connections, the author sheds light on the often-overlooked historical significance of the Caprivi, emphasizing its role in understanding the dynamics of state power under apartheid.